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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 3 304 vs Pentium E5400

The Core 3 304 is slightly faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 17 years and 6 months newer
  • Available for $309

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Pentium E5400 ranks 27 points higher.

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Core 3 304 has 3 more cores.

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Core 3 304 has 3 more threads.

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Base Frequencyhelp
Intel Core 3 304 Logo
Core 3 304
1.5 GHz

Pentium E5400 has a 80% higher base clock.

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Intel Core 3 304 Logo
Core 3 304
4.3 GHz
TDPhelp

Core 3 304 draws 50W less power.

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Intel BGA 1516
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LGA775
Wildcat Lake
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Wolfdale
Mobile
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Desktop
Xe3 Graphics 1 Xe
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No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5), 7467 MHz (LPDDR5X)
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DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 3 304 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Core 3 304. It's 123% faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core 3 304 than Pentium E5400?expand_more
123% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 3 304 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Core 3 304 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core 3 304 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 3 304 and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: Core 3 304 scores 22/100, Pentium E5400 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core 3 304 or Pentium E5400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 3 304 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Core 3 304 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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